Antox
Antox
Antox: Excellent Protection for Stainless Steel
Chemetall offers an extensive range of pickling products for the surface treatment of stainless steel. Our advanced Antox technology ensures a scale-free, metallically clean surface while enhancing the chemical resistance of stainless steel substrates.
Stainless steel’s excellent corrosion resistance depends on its passive layer—a chrome oxide film that forms when the chromium content exceeds 12%. However, processes like welding, bending, or heat treatment can damage this protective layer, leading to oxidation, discoloration, and contamination. A clean, smooth surface is therefore essential for the formation of an effective protective passive layer.
Antox technologies provide eco-conscious and efficient solutions to enhance the surface integrity of stainless steel by removing contaminants for a metallically clean surface, facilitating the formation of a new protective passive layer, and improving corrosion resistance without altering the surface structure. Our Antox solutions are free of hydrochloric acid and chlorides, ensuring superior performance while minimizing environmental impact.
With a global reach and the expertise of over 2,500 Chemetall experts, Antox solutions lead the way in sustainable, high-performance surface treatment technologies tailored to customer needs.
Antox Technology Portfolio
Antox offers a complete technology portfolio to meet every stainless steel surface treatment need, from pickling and passivating agents to tools and care products, ensuring optimal surface quality and protection.
We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts
We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.
